Description

Casting has been a craft for centuries and has been increasingly perfected and automated into a separate field. Also, techniques now take place all over the world. This also applies increasingly to low-wage countries such as India, China and Korea. As a result, more and more foundries are disappearing in the Western world. One of the foundries that also seemed to be suffering this fate was the former Wärtsilä/LIPS foundry in Drunen.

Fortunately, Drunen was spared this fate and, under the umbrella of Soester Gieterij, a continued existence at Lipsstraat 50 in Drunen proved possible. Although in the past 70 years it mainly produced ship propellers, it has now turned to non-shipbuilding materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel.

The visit will show why there is still a right of existence for Gieterij Drunen. In particular, modern design, simulation and 3D measurement techniques contribute to this.
Also, the casting capacity of 60 tonnes is unique in Europe. Moreover, with the right mentality, quality and delivery time reliability, they believe they can convince customers that they are right.

During the meeting, the steps involved in the casting process will be demonstrated and (subject to reservations) a test casting will even take place

Programme
13:30 Reception
13:45 Introduction Gieterij Drunen BV
14:30 Development of foundry technology
15:30 Tour
16:30 Closing

Speaker(s)

Host Mr Bart Eekhout, t: (0416) 38 23 97

Location

Lipsstraat 50, 5151RP Drunen

Organiser

Mechanical Engineering

Name and contact details for information

ing. C.J.M. (Corino) Corver, t: 06 2292 9304

corino.corver@boschrexroth.nl